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Christmas Time Is (Almost) Here

November 1, 2013October 30, 2013

We have a fresh new batch of the Christmas/winter CD, “Northern Lights” in, just in time for the holidays. Barry Walsh and I recorded this album at our home in Nashville. Special guests include Doug Lancio (coproducer, “Hello Cruel World”, “Burnt Toast & Offerings”), Suzy Bogguss, Matraca Berg and David Henry. You can listen to the album, read my notes about it, find lyrics to the three original songs, and order a copy here.

“Stark and lovely” – USA Today

“An exquisite holiday collection” – Chicago Sun-Times

“Peters hones in on the melancholy side of the holidays with intimacy and insight” – LA Times

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